CỤM TỪ CỐ ĐỊNH - COLLOCATIONS

I. Một số cụm từ cố định (collocations) thường gặp

STT Cụm từ cố định Nghĩa

1 Let one's hair down
2 Drop-dead gorgeous
3 The length and breadth of sth
4 Make headlines

5 Take measures to V
6 It is the height of stupidity = It is no use
7 Pave the way for
8 Speak highly of something
9 Tight with money
10 In a good mood
11 On the whole = In general
12 Peace of mind
13 Give sb a lift/ride
14 Make no difference
15 On purpose
16 By accident = by chance = by mistake = by
coincide
17 In terms of
18 By means of
19 With a view to V-ing
20 In view of
21 Breathe/ say a word
22 Get straight to the point
23 Be there for sb
24 Take it for granted
25 Do the household chores
Do homework
Do assignment
26 On one's own = by one's self
27 Make up one’s mind on smt = make a
decision on smt
28 Give a thought about
29 Pay attention to
30 Prepare a plan for
31 Sit for
32 A good run for your money
33 Keep/catch up with sb/st
34 Have (stand) a chance to do St
35 Hold good
36 Cause the damage
37 For a while/moment
38 See eye to eye
39 Pay sb a visit = visit sb
40 Put a stop to St = put an end to St
41 To be out of habit
42 Pick one's brain
43 Probe into
44 To the verge of
45 Lay claim to St

46 Pour scorn on somebody

47 A second helping
48 Break new ground

49 Make a fool (out) of sb/yourself

50 Be rushed off your feet
51 Be/come under fire
52 Be at a loss
53 Take to flight
54 Do an impression of sb
55 Have a (good] head for St
56 Reduce sb to tears = make sb cry
57 Take a fancy to
58 Keep an eye on
59 Get a kick out of

60 Kick up a fuss about

61 Come what may

62 By the by = By the way

63 What is more

64 Be that as it may
65 Put all the blame on sb
66 Take out insurance on St = buy an insurance
policy for St
67 Make a go of St
68 Make effort to do St = try/attempt to do St =
in an attempt to do St
69 Put effort into St
70 Out of reach
Out of the condition
Out of touch
Out of the question
Out of stock
Out of practice
Out of work
Out of date
Out of order
Out of fashion
Out of season
Out of control
71 Rise to the occasion

72 Put somebody off something

73 Cross one's mind
74 Have full advantage
75 Establish somebody/something/your-self (in
something) (as something)
76 You can say that again
77 Word has it that
78 At the expense of St
79 Tobe gripped with a fever
80 Make full use of
81 Make a fortune Make a guess Make an
impression
82 The brink of collapse
83 Come down with something
84 Make up for something
85 Get through to somebody
86 Face up to something
87 An authority on St
88 Meet the demand for...
89 Pat yourself on the back = praise yourself
90 Take/have priority over something
91 Shows a desire to do St = desire to do st
92 By virtue of + N/V-ing
93 With regard to + N/V-ing
94 In recognition of + N/V-ing
95 Put up with
96 Get on with = get along with= keep/ be on
good terms with = have a good relationship
with
97 Deal with
98 Do the washing up
Do the shopping
 Do the cleaning
Do the gaderning
99 Attract attention
100 Focus (attention) on something = devote
attention to something
101 Draw attention to
102 Make ends meet
103 Commit something to memory = to learn
something well enough to remember it
exactly
104 Have an influence on
105 Under the influence of
106 Come to nothing
107 A wide range of something
108 Tip the scale in one’s favor
109 Stand in with
110 Take sb for a ride
111 Bumper crop
II. Bài tập áp dụng
Exercise 1: Chọn phương án đúng
1. After congratulating his team, the coach left, allowing the players to let their down for a
while.
A. hearts B. hair C. souls D. heads
2. Alice said: "That guy is gorgeous. I wish he would ask me out."
A. dead-centre B. drop shot C. jumped-up D. drop-dead
3. The party leader travelled the length and of the country in an attempt to spread his message.
A. width B. distance C. diameter D. breadth

4. Vietnam U23 made not only Asia but also Europe keep a close eye on them. They
internationally.
A. have made headlines B. had made headlines C. have done headlines D. did headlines

5. If we didn't take any measures to protect whales, they would disappear forever.
A. use B. make C. take D. do
6. People who take on a second job inevitably themselves to greater stress.
A. offer B. subject C. field D. place
7. It is the of stupidity to go walking in the mountains in this weather.
A. height B. depth C. source D. matter
8. The works of such men as the English philosophers John Locke and Thomas Hobbes helped pave the
way for academic freedom in the modern sense.
A. terminate: chấm dứt B. prevented: ngăn cản C. enhanced: thúc đẩy D. incorporated: không hợp
tác
9. Both universities speak of the programme of student exchange and hope to cooperate more
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in the future.
A. highly B. largely C. strongly D. widely

10. My neighbors are really tight with money. They hate throwing away food, don't eat at restaurant, and
always try to find the best price.
A. to spend money too easily B. to not like spending money
C. to not know the value of money D. to save as much money as possible

11. We were all in a mood because the weather was good and we were going on holiday the
next day.
A. bad B. well C. excellent D. good
12. On the whole, the rescue mission was well executed.
A. In fact B. In particular C. At once D. In general
13. With this type of insurance, you're buying of mind.
A. peace B. satisfaction C. calmness D. contentment
14. Could you me a lift into town?
A. give B. get C. do D. make
15. The players' protests__________ no difference to the referee's decision at all.
A. did B. made C. caused D. created
16. In a formal interview, it is essential to maintain good eye with the interviewers.
A. link B. connection C. touch D. contact
17. It was no accident that he broke my glasses. He did it purpose.
A. with B. on C. by D. about
18. I read the contract again and again avoiding making spelling mistakes.
A. in terms of: về mặt B. by means of: bằng cách C. with a view to D. in view of: theo quan
điểm
19. Please don't a word of this to anyone else, it's highly confidential.
A. speak B. pass C. mutter D. breathe
20. My advice is that you get straight to the point in the next report.
A. If I were you, I would go straight to the bush in the next report.
B. If I were you, I would have the next report got started.
C. If I were you, I would not beat around the bush in the next report.
D. If I were you, I would not point out the next report.

Exercise 2: Chọn phương án đúng

1. I am glad I was able to be there for my friend when her mom died.
A. to offer support in time of need for B. to cry with
C. to travel with D. to visit
2. She simply took it for granted that the check was good and did not ask him any questions about it.

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 A. permitted it B. accepted it without investigation
C. objected to it D. looked it over

3.When you consider all the advantages you've gained I think you'll admit you had a good for
your money.
A. run B. way C. earn D. drive
4. In a modern family the husband is expected to join hands with his wife to the household
chores.
A. do B. make C. run D. take
5. While everyone else in this class prefers working in groups, Alice likes working
A. on her own B. of her own C. on herself D. in herself
6. Reaching 35 and obviously aging, Jane has to make up her mind on her future very soon.
A. give a thought about B. pay attention to C. prepare a plan for D. make a decision on
7. Foreign students who are a decision about which school to attend may not know exactly
where the choices are located.
A. doing B. making C. taking D. having
8. Since he failed his exam, he had to for it again.
A. pass B. make C. take D. sit
9. It is very important for a film or a company to keep the changes in the market.
A. pace of B. track about C. touch with D. up with
10. My brother left his job last week because he did not have any to travel.
A. position B. chance C. ability D. location
11. I haven't read any medical books or articles on the subject for a long time, so I'm with
recent developments.
A. out of reach B. out of the condition C. out of touch D. out of the question
Ngoài tầm với không vừa mất liên lạc không thể được
12. Laws on military service since 1960 still hold good.: còn hiệu lực
A. remain for good B. are still in good condition
C. stand in life D. remain in effect
13. I get quite depressed when I think about the damage we are to the environment.
A. having B. taking C. making D. causing
14. I stayed there with her for a while before I left.
A. in the difficult time B. whenever she needed me
C. for relaxation D. for a short period of time
15. I am glad that we see eye to eye on the matter of the conference location.
A. dislike B. agree c. disagree D. approve
16. Make sure you us a visit when you are in town again.
A. pay B. have c. give D. do
17. I used to run a mile before breakfast but now I am
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 A. not used to it B. no longer practice it
C. out of practice D. out of the habit: không còn thói quen đó nữa
18. The government is determined to terrorism.
A. put the stop to B„ put stop to
C. put stops to D. put a stop to: chấm sứt
19. Can I our brain for a moment? I can't do this crossword by myself.
A. use B. have C. mind D. pick
20. We are going to build a fence around the field with to breeding sheep and cattle.
A. a goal B. an outlook C. a reason D. a view

Exercise 3: Chọn phương án đúng

1. The detective was asked to probe into the mysterious disappearance of the painting.
A. investigate: điều tra, thăm dò B. procure: thu được, mua được
c. recover: hồi phục D. relinquish: từ bỏ, buông
2. Toxic chemicals from factories are one of the serious factors that leads wildlife to the of
extinction.
A. wall B. fence C. verge D. bridge
3. When old Mr. Barnaby died, several people their claim to the substantial legacy: khoản thừa kế
that he left.
A. placed B. drew C. assumed D. laid
4. The local press has been pouring on the mayor for dissolving the council.
A. scorn B. blame C. disapproval D. hatred
5. The food was so delicious that I had a second
A. plate B. serving C. helping D. time
6. His work new ground in the treatment of cancer. It is now giving many cancer victims hope
of complete recovery.
A. broke B. found C. dug D. uncovered
7. I'm not going to go ice skating! I'd only fall over and a fool of myself.
A. create B. show C. do D. make
8. As orders are becoming more and more, we've been rushed off our feet all week.
A. very angry B. very busy C. very worried D. very happy
9. The minister came under fire for his rash decision to close the factory.
A. was dismissed B. was acclaimed C. was criticized D. was penalized
10. I find myself at a loss to understand Harold's behavior.
A. I lost contact with Harold, so I couldn't understand his behavior.
B. I have to lose a lot to understand Harold's behavior.
C. I understood Harold's behavior completely.
D. I find Harold's behavior quite incomprehensible.

11. When the police arrived the thieves took to flight leaving all the stolen things behind.
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 A. did away B. climbed on C. took away D. ran away
12. My friend is good at mimicking: bắt chước people. He a great impression of Charlie Chaplin.
A. made B. did C. took D. gave
13. You can ask Matin anything about history. He actually has quite a good for facts.
A. head B. understanding C. knowledge D. ability
14. It was such a sad film that we all were reduced tears at the end.
A. with B. onto C. to D. into
15. I used to reading comics, but now I've grown out of it.
A. take a fancy to B. keep an eye on C. get a kick out of D. kick up a fuss about
16. Little Deon: "This herb smells horrible, mommy!”
Mommy:" it will do you a power of good."
A. Come what may B. By the by C. What is more D. Be that as it may
17. It's not fair to put all the blame on him. He's not the only one at fault.
A. He doesn't deserve to be blamed for everything as there were others involved.
B. He deserved to be punished, but the others don't.
C. It wouldn't be right to punish those who, like him, were not involved.
D. Only the one who were involved should be punished.

18. You should take out insurance your house from any possible damage. Earthquakes
sometimes occur here.
A. in B. on C. over D. of
19. However much effort he put into it, he will never make a go of the business.
a. He's a failure as an a businessman even though he's extremely hardworking.
b. No matter how hard he tries, he won't ever turn that business into a going concern.
c. The success of the business will depend upon the amount of hard work he puts into it.
d. Unless he is willing to make more of an effort, the business is never likely to be a success.
20. The government has launched a new road safety campaign in an attempt to reduce the number
of road accidents.
A. to try to B. to aim to c. to intend to D. to plan to

Exercise 4: Chọn phương án đúng

1. My cousin was nervous about being interviewed on television, but he to the occasion
wonderfully.
A. raised B. rose c. fell D. faced
2. I never thought that I could win a prize.
A. It never dawned in me that I could win a prize.
B. I was never put off from winning a prize.
C. It never crossed my mind that I could win a prize.
D. I never had full advantage of winning a prize.

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3. Mike has quickly established himself the National Football League's most valued players.
A. to be one of B. as one of C. as D. to be
4. “Do you know who else is going to be running for governor?" " that Mr. Jones is planning
to.”
A. Word is it B. Word has it C. Word has D. The words are
5. He built up a successful business but it was all done of his health.
A. at the price by the expense C. at all cost D. at the expense
6. I am gripped with a fever whenever a new year is coming.
A. I feel disappointed B. I am excited
C. I get upset D. I have got a temperature
7. My mother is the person who has a great hold me.
A. on B. in C. at D. for
8. You should concentrate on what the interviewer is saying and a real effort to answer all the
question.
A. make B. take C. have D. do
9. You need to make about what course to take at university.
A. a decision B. a fortune C. a guess D. an impression
10. Poor management brought the company to of collapse.
A. the ring B. the edge C. the brink D. the foot
11. I may look half asleep, but I can assure you I am awake.
A. broad B. well C. full D. wide
12. The hotel was terrible, but the wonderful beach our disappointment.
A. came down with B. made up for C. got through to D. faced up to
13. He is an authority on primitive religion.
A. He has official permission to practise primitive religion.
B. He is famous for his vast knowledge of primitive religion.
C. He has authority over the people who practise primitive religion.
D. He has a great influence on the people who practise primitive religion.
14. Population explosion seems to surpass the ability of the earth to the demand for food.
A. make B. need C. have D. meet
15. We regret to tell you that the materials you ordered are
A. out of stock B. out of practice C. out of reach D. out of work
16. You should pat yourself on the back for having achieved such a high score in the graduation exam.
A. praise yourself B. criticize yourself C. check up your back D. wear a backpack
17. The search for a new vaccine took priority______all other medical researches.
A. above B. over C. to D. on
18. My cousin shows a desire to put aside the status of the school child.
A. The status of the school child makes my cousin happy.
B. My cousin doesn't want to be a school child anymore.

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 C. My cousin is determined to put up with the other school children.
D. My cousin decides to play down the status of the school child.
19. her inexperience, her failure to secure the contract was not surprising.
A. By virtue of B. With regard to c. In view of D. In recognition of

Exercise 5: Chọn phương án đúng

1. The world work is developing very quickly. If you don't self-learn continuously, we will not
social movements.
A. put up with: chịu đựng B. keep up with: theo kịp
C. get on with:thân thiện D. deal with: giải quyết
2. He has been waiting for this letter for days, and at it has come.
A. the end B. last C. the moment D. present
3. "Do you your new roommate, or do you two argue?"
A. keep in touch with: giữu liên lạc B. on good term with
C. get along with: thân thiện D. get used to
4. Although he is my friend, I find it hard to his selfishness.
A. put up with B. catch up with C. keep up with D. come down with
5. The press thought the sale manager would be depressed by his dismissal but he just
A. turned it down B. called it off C. spoke it out D. laughed it off
6. My father sometimes the washing up after dinner.
A. takes B. does C. washes D. makes
7. Sportsmen their political differences on the sports field.
A. take place B. keep apart C. take part D. put aside
8. Why don’t they their attention on scrutinizing the evidence instead of questioning the
passers-by?
A. attract B. focus C. draw D. devote
9. I find it difficult to make as prices keep
A. end meet-rising B. ends-raising C. end meet-raising D. ends meet-rising
10. The child has no problem reciting the poem; he has it to memory.
A. devoted B. added C. committed D. admitted
11. The computer has had an enormous on the way we work and enjoy life.
A. impression B. influence C. change D. alternation
12. You are not allowed to drive the influence alcohol.
A. under/of B. in/of C. under/by D. by/in
13. The ideas to nothing because I couldn't afford to do it.
A. went B. came C. turned D. changed
14. They are conducting a wide of surveys throughout Viet Nam.
A. collection B. range C. selection D. group
15. Make sure you your assignment before you go to bed.

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16. There were a number of strong candidates for the post but Peter's experience the scales in
his favor.
A. weighted B. tipped C. balanced D. overturned
17. He accused me of standing with my brother to deceive him.
A. on B. at C. in D. off
18. For a public campaign to succeed, it is important to make of existing social organizations
as well as other relations.
A. fun B. advantage C. benefit D. use
19. It's not a pleasant feeling to discover you've been taken for a by a close friend.
A. cheat B. trick C. ride D. lift
20. The scientists introduced new farming methods which resulted in crops.
A. bump B. bumpy C. bumper D. large

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